Is Ricotta Highly Processed? A Look at How It's Really Made
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Ricotta cheese, whose name means 're-cooked' in Italian, is traditionally made from the whey byproduct of other cheese production, a process that is far simpler than many assume. So, is ricotta highly processed? The answer depends on the manufacturing method and brand, but many artisanal and fresh versions are minimally processed and remarkably straightforward.
